University of Oregon Tutoring Help

University of Oregon Tutoring HelpIf you are a student who needs extra help with studying and math, you may be able to find a tutor in the University of Oregon Tutoring Help Network. You may also find other tutors, or even a tutor supervisor, who may have special tutoring skills.You do not need to be an advanced math or calculus student, but many students do who need extra help with math. In fact, the University of Oregon has a great tutoring program for math tutors. This can help you with basic skills and even help you in your professional career.There are lots of students who need extra help. In fact, over one quarter of all college students need some tutoring help. If you have a question that you want answered, you can ask your counselor. If your advisor or counselor says that you can do it on your own, or they can recommend someone, they should be able to point you in the right direction.To find a tutor, you need to talk to your counselor, and see if they will recommend someone, or you can do it yourself. If you do decide to do it on your own, you need to check out the University of Oregon Tutoring Help Network. If they find a tutor for you, they may be able to find someone to teach you further.College students need help on many different subjects. If you need help with your biology homework, you can find a tutor that does that for you. You may need extra help with your math homework, and someone you may have seen on TV that has special tutoring skills might be able to help you.If you need some extra help with your math, you should contact your professor and see if you can get help from your professor. If they are unable to help you, they might suggest a tutor to help you study.They may be able to help you with practice tests, or even a tutor, who can work on your test papers and answer questions. They might even suggest that you go to a workshop that is a regular part of your studies. The University of Oregon Tutoring Help Network can help you find a tutor or help you find someone who can help you with your study and in your future career.

The Definition of Radioactive Decay

The Definition of Radioactive DecayYou may be wondering what exactly is the nuclear reaction? In short, it is the movement of atoms through a metal all by itself. The radiation releases are generated by radioactivity and all nuclear reactions are also radioactive.The two terms 'radioactive' radiation involves the same concept, but the vocabulary is different. One is the radiation that comes from nuclear materials, while the other refers to the radiation that has been emitted as a result of nuclear reactions. To understand this, we must first know what radiation actually is. It is simply the body's normal radiation to the environment.In short, radiation is the actual thing that the body is exposed to from a nuclear reactor. The heat from these reactions will be converted into electricity. This electricity is then transmitted throughout the body.So, as we already know, radiation has two definitions: normal radiation and radioactive radiation. But the second one has a much larger area o f influence than the first one does. So, if you want to know the definition of radioactive decay, the first one should suffice.Another reason why this second one is important is because it explains the explosion that occurs in the room, when the receiver for the wave (the body) is exposed to some radioactive substance. The other is because it can explain why water behaves differently than the air around it.The main difference between the two kinds of radiation is that the normal ones are absorbed by the person's body and then re-emitted. Meanwhile, the radiation released as a result of a nuclear reaction is totally absorbed. However, the body doesn't absorb it straight away, it's slowly 'burned' and eventually its radiation gets to the next layer of skin. By doing this, it not only gives us a better understanding of the whole process, but also makes it very difficult to spread the infection.These two definitions are really related to each other because they both show the way the bod y reacts when exposed to radiation. Just like if we were to take a piece of paper, fold it, and then put it inside a tube, then when the temperature reaches a certain point, it will release electrons and start radiating. The results of the reaction are always the same, and these are the same effects when it comes to radiation.

Audition Tips 4 Things You Need Besides Talent

Audition Tips 4 Things You Need Besides Talent Heather L. So youve been preparing for an audition for a few months, and the big day has finally come. But even if you have the talent to back up your performance, there are a few things youll need to remember to get on your potential directors good side. Read on as St. Augustine, FL teacher  Heather L.  explains Auditions can be the most unpleasant part of being a performing artist. But with great preparation and forethought, they can also be the most valuable and exciting part. Auditioning shows us clearly and quickly where our strengths and our challenges lie, and they can be opportunities for us to put our face out there, in other words, to showcase our talent within our communities and within the small world of the performing arts. But talent alone rarely gets us the gigs that we seek. Here are four audition tips that go beyond bringing that talent of yours. 1. Arrive on time. This might be most important of all of the audition tips. Ive known performers who forgot sheet music or the words in their monologue to pass performance exams and get coveted roles, but Ive never known a person to be late and to have a successful audition. First, it puts you, the auditioner, into a harried and stressed state. An acting teacher once taught me that a performer should come into the space in which hes to perform 10 to 15 minutes beforehand. This allows you to get used to the feeling and energy of that space, to focus and to visualize an amazing audition. Secondly, it shows the director or audition team that youre responsible, dependable and that you take the production seriously. They want to know that youll be at rehearsals and performances on time, too. 2. Be tremendously confident. A vocal coach of mine once told me a personal story of hers to teach me a lesson about the importance of self-confidence. She flew from Virginia to New York to audition for the graduate program at the Manhattan School of Music. When she arrived at the college, she found that the administration hadnt reserved a room for her in which to warm up, a standard accommodation at that level. The accomplished singer ended up singing vocalises in the womens restroom. When she got to the stage to sing her prepared audition, she was so frustrated that she almost felt as though she didnt care whether or not she got the spot in the illustrious school. She sang with such confidence and resolve that immediately upon ending the audition, the panel offered her a full scholarship on the spot. This timid and soft-spoken woman then told me, You have to be almost cocky. Please take note of the work almost. You own the stages on which you audition for the time that youre given. Smile, then use that smile to show that youre not only competent, but passionate about exactly what youre doing. 3. Bring your listening ears. So many otherwise great performing artists that Ive known have had poor auditions because they just cant seem to listen well to the judges or their crew, like the choreographer. You might assume that every audition and every dance is easy and every director is the same. Or you might not be able to stop talking and goofing off with the other performers. Either way, you wont make a great impression, no matter how good or experienced you are. Instead, focus and be respectful. Being mostly quiet will also be an outstanding help to running an internal monologue and tapping into your emotions. 4. Be a team player. This audition tip is meant to balance the aforementioned one about being tremendously confident. Make sure you are willing and open to almost anything. Believing in yourself and your gifts doesnt mean being unwilling to perform small roles, for example, or singing something other than what you prepared, or reading cold with an actor that you dont get along with. Performing arts auditions can be strange and spontaneous events. Successful, happy artists learn to go with the flow. Every director and audition panel is different, but most tend to look for talented performers who are also responsible, focused, and radiantly confident. Stories abound in the opera world of young, beautiful divas found screaming at another performer backstage or showing up to auditions late or even plucking hairs out of directors heads, then being given starring roles in the most opulent opera houses around the world. But those days are over. Production teams now want to work with people who are willing to work hard with others, those with a balance of humility and self-assuredness. With these audition tips, your best audition may be ahead of you. Heather L. teaches singing, piano, acting, and more in St. Augustine, FL, as well as through online lessons. She is  a graduate of the prestigious Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, and has performed with the New York and Royal Philharmonics, the New Jersey and Virginia Symphonies, the American Boy Choir, and the internationally renowned opera star Andrea Bocelli. Learn more about Heather here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Chris Blakeley

Ask an Admissions Expert Jason Lum

Ask an Admissions Expert Jason Lum Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Jason Lum is the president and founder of ScholarEdge College Consulting. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louisand completed his Master of Public Policy at Harvard Universityand his Juris Doctor at University of California, Berkeley. Jason previously served as an application reviewerin the Harvard University Admissions Office. VT: How far ahead of time should a student begin working on his or her college application? Jason: Ideally, students will begin working on their college applications during the summer prior to their senior year. The fact of the matter is that once senior year begins, students are hit hard by all the things thrown at them AP classes, other advanced courses, athletics, and extracurricular activities. On top of that, they are expected to increasingly apply to more and more schools, particularly if they are interested in highly selective colleges and universities. Very few students have the ability to juggle all these commitments simultaneously, so the summer before senior year is a vital time to begin the college application process. VT: What are the best ways to go about selecting a terrific essay topic? Jason: A great essay really is nothing more (and nothing less) than a story. When I work with a student, I try to figure out what it is about that person that I find interesting on a personal level. For example, virtually all the students who apply to selective schools can likely handle the academic workload at those universities. What admissions officers look for is a narrative about the student that separates him or her from other candidates. A great essay topic picked by the student gives the admissions committee a ground-level view of what the student has gone through and what challenges, goals, and visions the student embraces. VT: Are there any essay topics you get tired of seeing or would warn students to stay away from? Jason:One- or two-week mission trips or humanitarian trips that are blown out of proportion. There is, of course, nothing wrong with a student doing a mission trip, and they clearly have value to both the student and to the people who are served. But some students take these trips and make themselves out to be a modern-day Mother Teresa or Nelson Mandela. Admissions committees see through this fairly quickly. VT: What is the biggest mistake a student can make on a college application? Jason: A lack of authenticity. Dont try to paint yourself as someone you are not; be honest, and really delve within yourself to find out what it is about you that would make you a perfect fit at the colleges and universities you are applying to. In 15 years of working with students, I have yet to meet one student who does not have some inspiring experience or life story that deeply affects the reader. VT: What is the typical process an admissions officer goes through to evaluate applications? Jason: It varies from college to college, but admissions officers will generally review the file with a checklist for lack of a better term that helps guide them through the application. Virtually everything that they look for will not surprise students: GPA, ACT/SAT scores, extracurricular activities, etc. The truly subjective part of this process, of course, is the review of the essays, letters of recommendation, and things student cannot control, such as whether the parents are alumni of the college or university, athletics, and race and gender. There is so much subjectivity baked into the process that many students will look at the results from their college applications and not see any consistency even between schools in the same selectivity range. Thats the new normal. VT: What do you think is the single most important thing a student should make sure they present in the best possible way on their application? Jason: The Common Application essay. It is the common denominator for virtually every school a student will apply to, and is the one essay that is guaranteed to be read by the admissions officers at every college and university. Some schools such as Stanford University and The University of Chicago have notoriously lengthy supplemental applications, but even those schools will require the Common Application, and they will review the essay very carefully. VT: How should students go about determining the culture of a university, and whether they would be a good fit? Jason: I am somewhat contrarian on this, but I dont believe parents need to spend thousands of dollars visiting 20 or 30 schools prior to applying to college. There is plenty of valuable information available in books, and on college and university websites. Students really dont need to be visiting schools before applying. Also, working with an independent education consultant can save parents time and money they are paying for the consultants experience. In fact, the consultant probably visited many of the schools a student is likely to apply to, and they can greatly help in the process. VT: Early-action, early-decision, binding/non-binding, regular decisions...With so many choices when applying, what do you recommend to students? Jason: Early-decision which binds a student to go to the school if they are accepted is something that I rarely recommend to students. The only exception is if a student unambiguously identifies that institution as his or her first choice and if financial aid is not an issue. I do, however, recommend non-binding early-action for many students not only because in some cases you have a slight statistical advantage in getting in, but also because it motivates the student to get his or her application done early, as these deadlines typically fall on November 1. The student can still apply to other schools and wait to see if they get into an institution that is either a better fit or gives the family more money. VT: How important are grades and standardized test scores when admissions decisions are being made? Jason: Grades will always be the most important component of an application. Standardized test scores are becoming slightly less important for the vast majority of colleges and universities. However, even though top colleges and universities may say otherwise, we need to be realistic here: a student with a 26 on the ACT is simply not going to have much of a chance of getting into an Ivy League school unless there are some extremely extenuating circumstances. In my practice, however, I have had many students go on to extremely selective schools with very high GPAs and good, but not great, standardized test scores. To me, this is a good thing because many of the best students Ive ever met are lousy standardized test-takers. But they do magnificently in the classroom, and they go on to have very rewarding careers. VT: What tips do you have for students asking their teachers for letters of recommendation? Jason: Dont be too obsessed with making sure that all your recommenders teach in what you think will be your college major. If you think youll be a biology major in college, you dont have to have all of your high school recommenders from the science department. Pick recommenders based on whether the person likes you and knows what you do outside the classroom. My litmus test is this: what does a particular teacher know about you outside of the work youve done in his or her classroom? If the answer is not much, you are asking the wrong person to recommend you. As a side note, if none of your teachers know what youre doing outside of the classroom, then you have a big problem that you need to fix. How do you fix this? Talk to teachers after class or visit them during office hours, join clubs and activities where that faculty member may be an adviser, and basically educate the person about what you do besides taking that teachers class. If you do that, youll be just fine when you ask for a letter of recommendation. Visit ScholarEdge College Consulting for more information. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

The Different Types of Musicals

The Different Types of Musicals Musicals Come in All Different Types ChaptersBook MusicalsRevue MusicalsJukebox MusicalsFilm MusicalsConcept MusicalsPop/Rock MusicalsFor a time, musicals were all the rage.Done up with lavish sets and showcasing artists’ precisely executed dance steps and powerful vocals, people couldn’t wait until the next big hit… from Singin’ in the Rain to Saturday Night Fever, these shows (and later, films) played to packed houses around the world.In fact, musicals continue to be a big box office draw whether they play out in London’s West End or on Broadway in New York City.But is every musical the same?To some extent, yes: most involve singing and they all require staging and acting. Some incorporate choreography while others rely strictly on narrative flow. Some are funny and others, like Billy Elliot, are uplifting.Tragedies and romance; drama and satire: is that all there is to musicals?Your Superprof now puts this beloved genre onstage. 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In a sense, they are not far from the truth; some musicals’ genesis is indeed a book.The Broadway musical Hamilton is an example of such; according to Lin-Manuel Miranda, the show’s writer/composer, he read a biography of that American president while on holiday and designed an entire show around it.The definition of a book musical is a stage show whose production is guided by a script (the book), and accompanying music and lyrics.Theatre trivia: a show’s script is often called a libretto, Italian for ‘small book’This type of musical has several defining characteristics, one of them being that they make the audience feel something other than glee â€" that is the purpose of the comedy musical.A second important characteristic is that, generally, such a musical will contain only a few songs , usually all performed during the first act and reprised in the second act, sometimes with different phrasing and sometimes only in part.Think about The Sound of Music: do you remember the group of nuns singing about Maria in the first act? Later, during the second act, they reprised their song, albeit with less gusto and at a slower tempo.In fact, that musical is the quintessential book musical; to discover more such works, please refer to our companion article.Revue MusicalsMusical theatre trivia: this type of musical was called ‘review’ until it made its way to the US, where such performances were given the French word equivalent, ostensibly to lend them more class.Indeed, in the early days of revue musicals, they were bawdy, borderline-burlesque affairs that incorporated talent acts such as juggling, visual gags such as slapstick or mutual interference, a skit and singing.You may liken these early revue musicals to variety shows.In their heyday, their so-called Golden Age â €" the period between the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression, these revues were not unlike operettas: comedic, satirical and amusing.Sadly, they faded from prominence… right when the nation needed a laugh, you might say, but they returned in the early days of television.Meanwhile, across the pond, the revue had turned into something different: a showcase of a single composer or songwriting team’ work. There is generally no storyline and no acting involved; these shows often have a narrator to give each song or song set an introduction.Production company InSeries recently staged a Gershwin Revue, consisting of brothers George and Ira’s best compositions from the stage and screen.  But that’s across the pond.The UK, the place renown for its satirical humour, has retained the essence of the revue musical. Every year, there are competitions to determine the best shows; prizes are awarded and winning troupes go on to perform at Fringe festivals around the country.Performer s for these competitions come from the most unlikely of sources… now, you’ll surely want to read our in-depth report on revue musicals! Queen's We Will Rock You premiered in London's West end to rave reviews Source: Wikipedia Credit: Carl Lendera plaintive ballad or the latest rock’n’roll hit.It was only logical that, out of such random compilations of music, an entire genre of stage musical would follow.Early jukebox musicals revolved around single artists and their body of work. Others spanned an entire musical era, say the music of the 50s or the Motown Sound.Perhaps the most renowned jukebox musical is Mamma Mia! - an entire story crafted around the music of Swedish supergroup ABBA.To an extent, ABBA owned the disco era; indeed, they remain one of the most commercially successful quartets of all time.In spite of the varying themes of their music â€" from young and carefree to more introspective, or maybe because of it, playwright Catherine Johnson crafted an engaging narrative around ABBA’s music. Choreographed by Anthony van Laast, Mamma Mia became THE hit musical of the 1990s.It also opened up the floodga tes for more such musicals.Starting in the new millennium, shows featuring music from big names in popular music started playing on Broadway stages and in London’s West End.We Will Rock You, a show featuring the music of Queen, was choreographed by Arlene Phillips with Christopher Renshaw as artistic director.Picture a time in the distant future. Everyone dresses the same, acts the same, thinks the same. Music is expressly forbidden: no guitars, no drums and no brass instruments. Rock music is unheard (of).Enter a band of Bohemians who endeavour to restore free thought and freedom of expression…WWRY, as it is known, is the 15th longest-running show in London’s West End theatre district, playing for a whopping 12 years. It has swept awards ceremonies in the UK and abroad.Like Mamma Mia, the musical that started it all, WWRY has been playing around the globe. On any given day, you can buy tickets for either of these most popular slices of musical theater.Footnote: some people in theatre circles consider the term ‘jukebox musical’ to be derogatory - incapable of being a true musical because the music is pre-existing, not written expressly for the show.Film MusicalsWhen contemplating this genre of musical, you should distinguish between the long list of Broadway shows that were made into film without all of the singing, films such as Rent that are recordings of a Broadway performance and actual film musicals.Unlike concept musicals, the next type of musical we focus on, these films weave songs into the storyline rather than make them a counterpoint to the story.Hairspray is an excellent example of a film musical.For one, music is an integral part of the storyline: Tracy Turnblad’s greatest ambition is to dance on the Corny Collins show. For all of its machinations, that show is essential to the story’s plot.Other film musicals of this millennium include:Chicago: starring Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones, this lively show is a return to Ms Zet a-Jones’ theatre rootsLa La Land: a tribute to Old Hollywood, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone light up the screen in this Damien Chazelle productionDreamgirls: Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson show off their vocal prowess and acting chops in this film a clef by Bill CondonLes Misérables: Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe thrill as Javerre and Valjean respectivelyHugh Jackman also starred in another film musical titled The Greatest ShowmanOddly enough, while British cinema made respectable contributions to the film musical genre in the 90s â€" with titles such as Evita, Absolute Beginners and Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, so far in this millennium, we’ve only seen collaborations with American studios.Naturally, not every musical film comes out of Hollywood; you may be interested in exploring Indian musical films -  Bollywood’s history of musical film is almost as long as Hollywood’s!Still, you will never believe who the greatest purveyor of musical films is…Concept MusicalsThis type of musical might seem like a bit of a misnomer; after all, aren’t all musicals born of a concept?In fact, the concept musical is a breed apart from, say, musical comedy. While the latter, as well as most musicals, seeks mainly to entertain, a concept musical intends to showcase a theme or deliver a message.West Side Story is an excellent example of a concept musical.It features music by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by the legendary Stephen Sondheim, and gets its inspiration from, of all places, Romeo and Juliet.While superficially, our focus is on the lovers of different backgrounds, the overall message, driven home by songs such as Somewhere and A Boy Like That, is a need to span the racial divide.By contrast, in Hair, the message is the chasm dividing social classes.Written by Gerome Ragni and James Rado, with music by Galt MacDermott, this explosive story depicts a group of rebellious young adults’ antics and their much more conservative parents’ reactions.Hair was si gnificant in many ways, the main one being that it brought the hippie counterculture into the rarefied stratus of polite society, giving theatre-goers a front-row seat to the sexual revolution and the wartime demonstrations the US was undergoing at that time.Profanity-laced and much ado about drugs and promiscuity, it nevertheless garnered rave reviews and, while nominated for a Tony Award, it won a Grammy Award for its music score.It also gave birth to our next genre of musical… This cast of Hair are reviving one of the most revolutionary Broadway musicals Photo by Anthony D'Amato on WikipediaPop/Rock MusicalsHair dragged musical theatre, kicking and screaming, into the 20th century. It breached the veneer of polite society, paving the way for other not-so-genteel productions.While Hair was still riding its wave of popularity, Andrew Lloyd Webber brought Jesus Christ Superstar to the stage. This rock opera (loosely) details the life of Christ according to the Gospels. It was often labelled blasphemous by the religious right for its alleged irreverence.This show has little to no dialogue; the entire story is told through song â€" that is what distinguishes it as a rock opera rather than a musical. Nevertheless, its success, along with Hair, conclusively proved that there is room for rock’n’roll on the musical stage.Once audiences’ hunger for rock musicals was firmly declared, a creative fever descended on playwrights, musicians and lyricists alike to co me up with the next big hit.A standout among mid-80s pop/rock musical was a comedy-horror show titled Little Shop of Horrors.Inspiration for this fun show came from the low-budget 1960 film of the same name. Howard Ashman wrote the script and the song lyrics while Alan Menken tackled the score.You may be familiar with this duo’s work from Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast…Imagine a small plant, alone on a table in a forlorn flower shop. Life is hard for the shopkeeper, especially because his new plant is hungry for his blood!Add to that the blond Audrey with a disastrous fashion sense and an even worse choice of boyfriends; she doesn’t know that Seymour, the bumbling florist, would love nothing more than to take her away from their horrible life.But first, he has to deal with Audrey II…The show premiered off-Broadway in 1982 but moved to a larger venue because of the high demand for tickets.It then ran on American stages for the next five years before going on an internationa l tour, including a stopover in London’s West End.As time went on, this show’s popularity hasn’t waned; in fact, the performing troupe toured the UK as recently as 2016.Ashman won a Drama Desk Award for this show’s song lyrics while the writing duo shared many other awards and nominations â€" for this show and for many others.However, because Little Shop never ran on Broadway, it did not qualify to win a Tony Award… what a shame!As you can see, there is a musical genre for everyone, whether your tastes run to the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein or the modern composers like Lin-Manuel Miranda, who brought us Hamilton.Have you seen Hamilton yet?You don’t have to settle for one type of musical; you may feel like rock one day but prefer a classic, such as Phantom of the Opera the next.There is nothing at all wrong with that and we are very happy to provide you with a bit of background on the different types of musical theatre.Feel free to buy tickets for all the shows!

Are You Opting for Online Tutoring Some Tips that Might Help You

Are You Opting for Online Tutoring Some Tips that Might Help You 0SHARESShare Online tutoring, though convenient, can be challenging at times if students do not take it up seriously and with a disciplined mindset. Tutor Pace, however, gives you a reason to cheer up! Here are some tips for students pursuing online tutoring. These tips are surely going to help you in your endeavor: Manage your time well. Without proper time management even thirty six hours in a day won’t sound enough. Check for the timings of your online tutoring sessions and accordingly devise your day. Make a proper timed schedule and follow it strictly. Maintain balance in your life. While both school and tutoring online  sessions are important, it is wise to take out some time for relaxation. A little me-time is very essential to keep you going. Keep in touch. Communication is a very important aspect of online education. It is imperative that you constantly keep in touch with your online tutor. This will help you in getting timely assistance and you will never face any fixes. Apply these tips to your study life and witness wonders happening. [starbox id=admin]

How is the STAAR Scored

How is the STAAR Scored What is the STAAR? The STAAR is the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. The STAAR replaced the TAKS in 2012. This exam tests students at multiple stages of their education in mathematics and reading (grades 3-8), writing (grades 4 and 7), science (grades 5 and 8), and social studies (grade 8). There is also an 'end of course' test (similar to the Regents Exams in New York) at the conclusion of Algebra I, Biology, English I and II, and U.S. History. These assessments compare student growth across the state with the desired and expected learning outcomes. They are now required for graduation. Here are some essentials for the new STAAR teststhat you may want to take look at. How is the STAAR scored? All scores fall within three categories: advanced, satisfactory, and unsatisfactory academic performance. Individuals must earn a satisfactory or advanced mark on end of course (EOC) exams in order to graduate from high school with a diploma. Students with special education or English language needs may receive modified assessments. Each tests rubric is available via thestate website. Raw Score versus Scaled Score Each STAAR report includes a raw and scaled score. The raw result consists of the number of questions that a student answers correctly, with one point awarded for each problem. The scaled score takes into account the difficulty of the test version. Note that the scaled score fluctuates with the levels of academic performance each year. 2012-2014 is within the first testing phase, and thus, the scale has slightly lower thresholds for satisfactory academic performance. Advanced academic performance remains consistent. The score report also includes an analysis of an individuals strengths and weaknesses within the test. Preparing for the STAAR Many strong students struggle with standardized testing, but they cannot graduate with unsatisfactory STAAR scores on their EOC exams. Though the state releases some test content, preparing for a strictly timed and high stakes exam involves more effort. Timed writing or reading drills will assist individuals in gaining control of testing situations and developing confidence. Reading and understanding the rubrics for each test is also an important technique. You may want to consider a STAAR tutorto help you prepare. As a whole, this assessment system is still new to the state of Texas and it has been heavily scrutinized, as all new exams typically are. However, as the tests are increasingly regulated, additional materials should become available to schools, students, and teachers.

The Role of Private Tutoring for Secondary School Students

The Role of Private Tutoring for Secondary School Students How to Find a Good Tutor for your Child ChaptersThe Importance of Success During Key Stage 4Offering Remedial Teaching to Students in Difficulty to Avoid Technology ClassesTutoring to Prepare for the GCE Advanced English Language OptionExtra School Support to Revise Subjects and Gain MethodologyTutoring and Advanced Level Subjects: isn't that a bit much?Post-secondary education has always been a stressful, exhausting and long process. This has not changed. Many youths across the United Kingdom refuse to further their education because they are afraid of failure.The UK Education System implemented in 1951 the GCE Advanced Level, comparable to a French baccalaureate, that trains British students from 16-18 to prepare for university. Students are required to study 3 or 4 A Level subjects simultaneously during this two year period. Pupils can choose from a wide variety of subjects according to the education board. Most commonly offered subjects include Art Design, Economics, English Literature, Government Politics and Histor y.Even if the student chooses a subject that they enjoy, the A-level tests are still difficult and require a lot of studying in order to succeed. Students who do not achieve the desired results during the exam period are often devastated and left without many options to choose from.British pupils and their parents alike often play the blame game when they are not achieving the results they wish for. Many find faults in the lack of motivation from the student, the incompetence of the teachers to transmit the information correctly, or even the National Education System.The one who bears the real burden in this entire situation is the distressed pupil who must now look for alternative solutions to be accepted into a university or the workforce. This causes a lot of stress and anxiety at a very young age.How to avoid all of this heartache? If you were thinking, home tutoring  or online tutoring, you guessed right! Private tutoring sessions fortify the student's  knowledge about things a lready learnt and help with providing the extra school support needed to have the pupil face the future with confidence and hope.future choices at a post-secondary level.During this very important year, the student will begin to learn more about common culture, test his subject preferences and discover his strengths and weaknesses by trying out different disciplines.Based on the pupil's academic achievements, his own motivation and the opinion of his teachers, during the end of Key Stage 4, the student will be able to make a sound decision to choose four subjects to study during the GCE Advanced Level.Many studies and statistics have proven that students perform better on courses that they enjoy. They are also more motivated to broaden their skills and learn more about the subject they have chosen. Telegraph Online has a great article detailing the effects of choosing a learning path that you enjoy.How will a young student know what he enjoys and excels at?   A private tutor! Studen ts feel vulnerable and insecure at this stage. This is very understandable because this decision and choice is one that will shape their way of life. Private academic instructors work towards ensuring a stable atmosphere where the student can choose without feeling pressure from his teachers and parents.Private tutors guide their students to success by helping them choose between university or vocational programs, scholarships to apply for and their own personal academic orientation. Success is attainable!Offering Remedial Teaching to Students in Difficulty to Avoid Technology ClassesPressure from parents to succeed and an intense workload can cause a lot of anxiety for students. (Source: Visual Hunt)Caught in the turmoil of family ambitions, some students will need homework help to lead them to pass the A-levels with flying colours.  Indeed, if the student is coming from a scientific, economic or literary family, whose older brothers and sisters have already passed the A-Level exam s with honours, he is pressured to succeed and make a good name for the family.The student begins to feel pressured to choose scientifical or technological based subjects to please the family and it is as if there is a dark cloud of disappointment looming over his head. The student starts to become obsessed with succeeding and views it as the only option in order to avoid family dismay...It is therefore during this downward spiral of result based pressure that a private tutor comes highly recommended.  Just like a player of a successful football team, a private educator enters the game after half-time showing all his talent to avoid seeing his team lose.A private tutor becomes a member of the team and he does all he can to see the MVP, the pupil, succeed. Although prepared, trained and more than motivated to support the student, he will evolve in a hostile educational environment.The private tutor needs to prove himself capable because his desired presence at first, will depend on t he results that he must quickly acquire to avoid being thrown out of the house by the student or his parents.Thus, the private instructor will need to work extra hard to ensure that lessons are tailored to the student and that he is making noticeable progress. The teacher will have to properly execute a stable pace, apply the appropriate methodology and reinforce the student's concentration during the one on one at home classes.The best tutors prepare mentally for the announcement of each and every test result. A professional educator is able to think about the potential errors and problems of the student. They have the ability to think ahead and foresee just like an experienced football coach. They know which plays need work.Extra school support can be started at a primary school level to ensure you that your child is confident and successful! 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If it's your language, what could go wrong?Many think this way but the English Language option is more challenging at an A Level than it is at a GCSE level. However, that does not mean that success is beyond the reach of all secondary school students. This option is available at the majority of the exam boards and may come a bit easier in comparison to other subjects.Just like any other subject, the key to success is careful study and preparation. If the young student is interested in pursuing a career in teaching at a primary or secondary school level, teaching English as a foreign language, journalism, writing, marketing or public relations the English Language at an A Level is for him. It would be wise for the student to start preparing and improving his language skills during his last years of secondary school, particularly during Key Stage 4.Studying English can be very enjoyable as you study the famous works of Shakespeare and Jane Austen. (Source: Visual Hunt)If your child is having trouble mastering the English language, understanding literary texts, grammar and vocabulary, don't despair a private English tutor can be of great aid to have the student reach his academic goals. The tutor should consider reading and writing sheets, practising oral expressions and literary terms.Language tutors would do well to revise the syllabus offered for the English Language option and consider elements that could be beneficial to the student such as:Responding to literature. Reading through selected text s and preparing to answer a selection of questions or write a small essay.Analyzing poems from various authors and pre-20th-century texts from classic authors such as William Shakespeare.As a private tutor, it is a great help to be passionate about the English language. This passion will be contagious and the student will want to study more and acquire invaluable knowledge.Make personal tutoring sessions entertaining and well structured. Having a good rapport with the student will facilitate conversations and make the pupil feel that there truly are no stupid questions. English is a silly but beautiful language with many exceptions, share your personal tricks in order to have the student come out ahead and succeed!Extra School Support to Revise Subjects and Gain MethodologyMany students look to private tutors for specialized attention due to overcrowded classrooms. (Source: Visual Hunt)The coefficient attributed to each A Level subject plays a lot in the choice of determining what t est preparation help the student needs to pass the finals.Whether you are straight A or average student, the academic support you receive in all of your selected subjects is nevertheless of vital importance to continue progressing and receive good results on your final exams.Here are 5 reasons justifying supplemental instruction while studying and revising the A Level subjects:Some classes  are full of students and sometimes struggling pupils don't receive the academic support they need. A personal tutor fills in the blanks of the distracted classroom professor and helps the student succeed in very important subjects.Gives customized tips and tricks in order to improve the student's school performance.A personal academic educator teaches the student new, invaluable methods that will follow him throughout his whole academic career.The student is encouraged to have better study skills and do more homework to prepare himself for the future.Develop the pupils learning faculties so that they can graduate with honours!Tutoring and Advanced Level Subjects: isn't that a bit much?Burn out or mental exhaustion is the worry of every concerned parent who thinks that their child's workload is too intense for such a young age...Every year, secondary students from the United Kingdom spend about 714 hours at school. This is higher than the worldwide average of 656 hours a year but still a lot lower than other nations such as Chile and the United States each reporting over 1000 hours of school yearly.  Therefore with these facts, British school children and parents should not complain. The question of spending too much time at school and doing homework is not relevant.The real question that needs to be asked is whether the student is fulfilled in the studies he leads, the extracurricular activities he participates in and that he is not too pressured by his parents to overachieve.Remedial teaching should never be considered as an unnecessary burden because it offers help to the student in many aspects such as teaching him the right methods, assisting the pupil to understand the lessons and sometimes even by participating in the elaboration of his homework answers. If you really think about tutoring saves valuable time!In addition, a private teacher with the right qualifications is attentive to details and compassionate to the problems of the student. That is the tutor's main role!Therefore, a qualified personal educator will realize if his presence is causing annoyance to the student and will schedule at home sessions with more spaced time.The question of too many accumulated hours studying should be supervised carefully by parents of secondary and primary school students. One thing is for sure, remedial teaching can be done at any age and the results are extremely noticeable!